The National Association of Theatre Owners will give its 2020 NATO Marquee Award to AMC Entertainment CEO, President and Director Adam M. Aron. Aron will receive his industry tribute as part of CinemaCon’s Opening Night Celebration on Monday, March 30. He is being recognized by NATO for his dedication, commitment and service to the motion
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Rian Johnson’s Lionsgate/MRC whodunit Knives Out has sailed past the $300M mark worldwide. It’s the latest milestone for the box office anomaly that is becoming the second-highest-grossing original movie of 2019 behind Us and also whipping Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’s $142.4M stateside. More amazing: This Thanksgiving release is still in the domestic
As you can see from the $159.1 million/$140.9 domestic/international split, Knives Out’s box office has broken down far more evenly than you’d see in something like a blockbuster. Internationally, Knives Out has performed especially well in China, where it made $28.4 million as well as the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia, with $16.8 million, $9.7
Regardless, Knives Out has exceeded expectations, ranking at a critically acclaimed 97% among critics on Rotten Tomatoes and crossing the $300 million mark worldwide as of today. Thanks to it, Bombshell and Midway, Lionsgate says its revenue rose 30% in its fiscal third quarter, so it’s no wonder the studio wants Rian Johnson to helm
When the song was cut from the movie, it was upsetting to those involved in the production, but it did save them quite a bit of extra work. In the interview, Chris Buck also mentions another song called “Get This Right,” which he wishes could have made its way into Frozen II. The song is
However, while James Marsden has found himself inside a video game movie, one thing he won’t be doing is finding himself watching a movie based on his favorite video game, because, as CinemaBlend’s own Jeff McComb learned when he had the opportunity to speak with Marsden, his favorite game was a movie first, Goldeneye. Check
Oscar Isaac seems to have put Poe Dameron behind him, but he definitely has a bright future ahead. He has Dune coming in 2020, along with Big Gold Brick, and The Card Counter. Hopefully we see him back at the Oscars soon, and not just to make jokes about his name or Star Wars.
Also, anyone concerned about this possibly meaning that Thor: Love And Thunder won’t be as auteur-ish as Thor: Ragnarok need not be afraid. After all, Waititi wasn’t actually credited as a writer on the third Thor movie (those credits belonging to Eric Pearson, Craig Kyle, and Christopher L. Yost), but the director was still able
About halfway through Parasite, the Kim family successfully manages to manipulate the Parks and get hired as members of the staff. A massive rain storm creates a moment of chaos when the Parks return home, and the Kims eventually find their semi-basement apartment basically underwater. It’s a fascinating juxtaposition in status, and highlights how desperate
The secrets and twists of the film are definitely worth keeping quiet around those who have not yet seen it, but even the first act setup of the narrative is brilliant in its premise and execution. Written by Bong Joon-ho and Jin Won Han, the movie centers on the lower class Kim family, who struggle
Finally, though, he got his big moment in the spotlight tonight thanks to his incredible performance as stuntman Cliff Booth in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. The character is a true delight, as he is a man who seems to totally understand his role in the universe, and has grown to be
That’s a very Truman Show-esque approach to take to life and gaming, to be sure. Jim Carrey lamented that he’s still figuring out how to work the controllers, but he said that even if he’ll never be an expert gamer, he’s still found some ways to have fun:
See, this is everything that’s great about Adam Sandler. It starts out with goofy voices for no apparent reason whatsoever. At first you kinda hate it, but after awhile, it just sort of grows on you, you go with it and eventually you like it. And then at the end there’s enough heart and real
According to USA Today, they will receive a 24K gold bath bomb, a five-night stay in Waikiki, a 12-day cruise for two on a luxury yacht, and even a urine collection and analysis system. What… why? More perks of getting nominated for an Oscar include organic cotton bust support tape, a phone consultation with a
Jurnee Smollett-Bell’s co-stars, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Rosie Perez, were quick to back up her claims about becoming a temporary caffeine junkie. The actresses, who play Huntress and Renee Montoya, also confirmed that the funhouse sequence was particularly difficult to shoot. Mary Elizabeth Winstead explained that they spent months training and learning choreography for their
As Billy Crystal explains, during the long ceremony, something often something goes wrong or something funny happens, and that’s the job of a host – to take advantage of that moment and harness it into entertainment. He called some of his “best moments” as host during times when things went wrong, reminiscing about the time
Christopher McQuarrie has certainly been stacking his next Mission: Impossible outings to the brim with impressive talent over the past few months, and the return of Vanessa Kirby is no exception. Following Fallout, the actress recently turned heads for playing Jason Statham’s sister Hattie in Hobbs & Shaw. And, of course, she’s played Princess Margaret
Film shooting is notoriously grueling, and there is plenty of waiting around. When not shooting there is plenty of work being done by the crew, ensuring that lighting, sound, and camera are all in the best place to capture the action. This results in actors getting plenty of downtime. Cue Greta Gerwig’s acting games.
The latest adaptation of the classic piece of literature finds Florence Pugh playing the role of Amy March, the youngest March sister. In the role, Pugh flawlessly captures the wild range of emotions found in this turbulent young woman, from her stubbornness, her fiery temper, and her wild burst of emotions, to her gradual maturity,
On the surface, the To All The Boys movies may seem to be, well, all about the cute boys involved in Lara Jean’s personal love letter leak. And the audience undoubtedly adore them too. Lana Condor even teased that the theater she watched P.S. I Still Love You in actually swung her toward Lara Jean’s
In the film, Ana de Armas’ Marta asks Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc if he knew the deceased patriarch and literary magnate Harlan Thrombey, played by Christopher Plummer. The detective responds than Harlan knew his father, who was a police detective years ago. This detail was very important as Rian Johnson explained:
It’s been nearly 30 years since we first met Dante and Randal inside of the original Quick Stop in Clerks, and almost 15 years since they were together in Clerks II. At the end of the sequel, thanks to a loan from Jay and Silent Bob, they were able to rebuild Quick Stop and RST
Before retiring as an actor back in 2003, Kirk Douglas had almost 100 acting credits to his name, including 75 films dating back to 1946. His first notable Oscar-nominated role was in 1949’s Champion as boxer Midge Kelly. He starred in favorites including Ace in the Hole, Disney’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and The
3. Speed: Jack Traven Strengths/Skills: Police training, quick thinking Pop quiz, hot shot! Do you know the third most badass role Keanu Reeves has ever played? It’s Jack Traven from Speed, of course. Another question: Did you know that Keanu Reeves was put into “movie jail” after turning down that Godawful Speed 2: Cruise Control
The murder mystery is not only an Oscar nominee, it’s an indisputable hit with critics and fans. Knives Out also made good money at the box office this holiday season with $293 million in global earnings. Audiences couldn’t deny the packed cast that included Daniel Craig Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Michael Shannon, Christopher Plummer
Wow, that is certainly a drastically different look than what we actually got in Aquaman. This concept art for Aquaman and Mera comes from the Aaron Sims Creative Instagram account. Sims served as a concept artist on the film, and as you can see, he played with a different look for Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry
Well, Marvel Studios has programmed their movies through 2022. May 6, 2022 is the announced date for Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther 2. But there are two release dates for 2022 that have been claimed by the studio, with no projects on them. They could be anything from Captain Marvel 2 to Blade, with Mahershala Ali
The main Fast & Furious film series is winding down, with F9 coming out in May and Fast & Furious 10, the final installment, scheduled for release next year. However, that doesn’t mean the entire Fast & Furious franchise, i.e. the Fast Saga, will stop right then and there. For instance, it was announced last
Shakira and Jennifer Lopez put hard work into that performance, but they won’t be paid for it. (Not because of any viewer fan backlash, because of this.) They should get a nice boost from music sales, though, and many fans definitely reacted positively to the performance, which also featured Lopez’s daughter Emme. JLo may have
Star Wars is arguably the most popular film franchise of all time, as George Lucas’ colorful world has entertained audiences for decades. As such, there are entire generations of hardcore fans, each feeling a personal connection to the galaxy far, far away. This can help the franchise break box office records, although backlash can also